1) Kenny was the name… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Kenny was the name used by Irish singer Tony Kenny who had two Top 40 hits in the UK in 1973 (Heart Of Stone and Give It To Me Now).
2) Kenny were a UK vocal/instrumental group who hit the UK charts during 1974/5. Their biggest hit, The Bump, featured vocals by Barry Palmer; other hits included Fancy Pants and Julie Anne.
3) Kenny is a german Rap-Crew from Hamburg/Germany which consist of Falk Hogan, Pat Cash and DJ Strip-Teaz.
4) Kenny is a Gaithersburg punk who makes solo music and also plays in the band TIIIMMMBBBEERRRRR
Fire And Rain
Kenny Lyrics
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Suzanne the plans they made put an end to you
I walked out this morning and I wrote down this song
I just can't remember who to send it to
I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
Won't you look down upon me, Jesus
You've got to help me make a stand
You've just got to see me through another day
My body's aching and my time is at hand
I won't make it any other way
I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you again
Been walking my mind to an easy time, my back turned towards the sun
Lord knows when the cold wind blows, it'll turn your head around
Well there's hours of time on the telephone line to talk about things to come
Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground
I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you baby, one more time again, now
Thought I'd see you one more time again
There's just a few things coming my way this time around now
Thought I'd see you, thought I'd see you, fire and rain now
Na na na. Na na na na na na na na na na. Na na na na na na na na
I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you baby, one more time again, now
Thought I'd see you one more time again
There's just a few things coming my way this time around now
Thought I'd see you, thought I'd see you, fire and rain now
In Kenny’s “Fire and Rain,” the verses illustrate the singer coping with the loss of a loved one while also reflecting on the ups and downs of his life. The song was inspired by a series of tragedies in Taylor’s life, including the loss of his friend Suzanne Schnerr, who died in a plane crash while visiting him in London. The first verse describes how the news of her death was made known to him, and how he copes with the grief by writing the song.
In the chorus, Taylor sings of the various experiences he’s had in his life, from sunny days to lonely ones, and how he always hoped to see Suzanne again. He then turns to Jesus, asking for help to get through another day and to make a stand. He is in a lot of pain, and he cannot bear to face life without his friend.
The final two verses of the song continue to reflect on Taylor’s own life experiences, including hours spent on the telephone line talking about the future and dreams of flying machines, which he metaphorically incorporates to represent the fragile nature of human life. “Fire and Rain” is a poignant tribute to lost love and the passing of time, and the song’s emotional resonance has made it one of Taylor’s most enduring hits.
Line by Line Meaning
Just yesterday mornin', they let me know you were gone
Yesterday morning, I got the news that you had passed away.
Suzanne the plans they made put an end to you
The plans that were made caused you to die, Suzanne.
I walked out this morning and I wrote down this song
This morning, I wrote this song after walking out.
I just can't remember who to send it to
I don't remember who I should send this song to.
I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've experienced both moments of intense difficulty and calmness.
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
There were times when everything seemed perfect and everlasting.
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
I've felt deserted and without anyone to talk to.
But I always thought that I'd see you again
I always believed that I would reunite with you.
Won't you look down upon me, Jesus
Dear Jesus, please guide me
You've got to help me make a stand
Assist me in taking a strong position.
You've just got to see me through another day
Safeguard me for another day.
My body's aching and my time is at hand
My body is hurting, and my time is near.
I won't make it any other way
I cannot go on like this.
Been walking my mind to an easy time, my back turned towards the sun
I long for a peaceful time when life was simple, and everything was bright.
Lord knows when the cold wind blows, it'll turn your head around
When you face adversity, it can make you lose your bearings.
Well there's hours of time on the telephone line to talk about things to come
We can spend countless hours discussing our future.
Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground
Our dreams and aspirations can come crashing down like a broken aircraft.
Thought I'd see you one more time again
I believed I would have another opportunity to be with you.
There's just a few things coming my way this time around now
I'm dealing with a few hurdles this time around.
Thought I'd see you, thought I'd see you, fire and rain now
I imagined encountering both pleasant and difficult moments with you.
Na na na. Na na na na na na na na na na. Na na na na na na na na
Instrumental interlude, no lyrics.
Thought I'd see you one more time again
I believed I would have another opportunity to be with you.
There's just a few things coming my way this time around now
I'm dealing with a few hurdles this time around.
Thought I'd see you, thought I'd see you, fire and rain now
I imagined encountering both pleasant and difficult moments with you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: James Taylor
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